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Wild Coffee

Wild Coffee

Scientific Name

Psychotria nervosa

Particularly Attractive To

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

Hardiness Zones

8b to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

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Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Wild Coffee grows best in Partial Shade.

Light Range

It performs in Full Shade to Partial Shade

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Shrubs - Large

Plant Shape

  • Irregular
  • Arching
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Wild Coffee is Evergreen

Spread

4-10 feet

Height

4-10 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Large

Leaf Texture

Coarse

Flower Size

Tiny

Flower Month

  • Varies

Flower Color

  • White

Additional Detail

Shiny, dark green foliage; white, spring through summer flowers; susceptible to pests; red fruit provides food for wildlife. Red fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

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